Frenchburg, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Frenchburg, Menifee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Frenchburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Menifee forecast zone and Menifee County — the most common reported hazard around Frenchburg, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2023 | May 31, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2021 | Jan 7, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $16,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2004 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Menifee forecast zone and Menifee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Frenchburg get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Frenchburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cave Run Lake weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Frenchburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 30 miles southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Frenchburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 30 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Frenchburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Frenchburg, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Frenchburg's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Frenchburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Frenchburg, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 30 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Frenchburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Frenchburg the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Frenchburg free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Frenchburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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